Saudi Arabia Exposed: Inside a Kingdom in Crisis

Saudi Arabia: land of oil terrorism Islamic fundamentalism and a crucial American ally. John R. Bradley uniquely exposes the turmoil that is shaking the House of Saud to its foundations including the problems within the new leadership. From the heart of the secretive Islamic kingdoms urban centers to its most remote mountainous terrain he provides intimate details and reveals regional religious and tribal rivalries. Bradley highlights tensions generated by social change the increasing restlessness of Saudi youth with limited cultural and political outlets and the predicament of Saudi women seeking opportunities but facing constraints. What are the implications for the Sauds and the West? This book offers a startling look at the present predicament and a troubling view of the future.